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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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